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Year 11 Camp

2/09/2016

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​We set off on Monday 15 August
for Pindari Dam camp, near Inverell, NSW. After months of anticipation, at last
Year 11 camp had arrived. Thirty-seven Year 11 students and five staff knew it
would be a tough camp both physically and mentally but were up for the
challenge. The Year 11’s were prepared for a week of sleeping in swags, living
on army rations and less than glamorous bathroom facilities but took it all in
their stride.

Developing strong friendships,
teamwork and personal resilience were the primary goals for the week. The ANZAC
values of perseverance, courage, self-sacrifice and mateship were our themes on
camp and through the camp activities and story-telling, the Pindari Dam staff
allowed our students to explore their personal values, attitudes and beliefs.
Activities included bush survival skills, GPS hiking, twister buggies, boat
activities, a night walk through a rocky canyon, climbing the buttress and (for
the very thick-skinned) swimming.

We returned on Friday 19
August tired but with a sense of pride.As a result of this amazing experience, the Year 11’s have undoubtedly
grown personally and formed many new and stronger friendships.